10 Tips for a Safe, Comfortable, Organized Holiday Season

Published
on
November 22, 2016

When you get the memo that you will be hosting the family
holidays this year in Wilmington, don’t stress about it. As a million questions run through your
mind and the unknown of how you’ll get everything done emerges, we are here to tell you that it can be a simple and organized
season.

No matter if you are
having five or 50 people over for the holidays, these
tips can help prepare you and your home to effortlessly look calm and
collected.

A storage-packed island will allow
you to utilize maximum space in the most important room during
the holidays—the kitchen. You’ll have plenty of room
for lots of kitchen helpers and good conversations.
After a full day of cooking, a kitchen island with hidden nooks and crannies allows
you to simply put all of the dishes away and say goodbye to your one-and-done
pans.

The holidays are a great time for you to dress up your fireplacewith up-to-date design trends. Not
only does it keep your home warm, but it is often the focal point of the room. Whether you want a television or
various decorations hung above the mantel, the possibilities to add a personal
touch are virtually endless.

Before the holidays is the perfect
time to call in the professionals at Pella Windows and Doors in
Wilmington to insulate and seal your windows. Keep your guests
warm in those rooms you rarely use. Reduce the chilly drafts by adding insulation,
or even replacement
windows,
to make sure everyone has a warm and cozy holiday.

The winter months are the
perfect time to add a little life to your décor. Through the brisk season in Wilmington, it is hard to find bright colors besides your friend’s ugly Christmas sweater or Grandma’s
cookie frosting. Get creative with indoor plants and flowers —this
will add some life and is a great outlet for a craft day.

Whether you need a kids’ table or just need extra chairs,
make sure to provide enough easy seating and places to
dine for
your guests. Don’t forget about an inviting area
to settle after a big Thanksgiving dinner, either.

Let’s be real, holiday food is the best. Touch up on your home, but also fine-tune
your favorite recipes. When your food completes the beauty of your kitchen, your guests will want to come back to the best
kitchen in Wilmington every year. If you don’t like cooking, put your
effort into searching for
festive plates to put tasty treats on.

Before the holidays is
the perfect time to check orinstall your smoke alarms.
Fires are common during
the holiday season. No matter how great of a cook you are, sometimes things
go wrong in the kitchen—it is better to be prepared and keep your guests safe.

While they may
collect dust during the rest of the year, dining roomsfinallygettheaction they deserve around the
holidays. Whether you love a festive, themed table or a simple setting,
there are infinite up-to-date design options you can take advantage of. Add anything
from a grouping of candles to a bowl of pinecones to bring attention to the
center of the table as a wintry statement piece.

With bay windows there
are endless possibilities to expand your
space and utilize a nook. You can add tables, chairs or even a a bench that can store pillow and throws for
chilly nights. This is a perfect spot for you to set Santa’s cookies or
enjoy a cup of coffee before Thanksgiving cooking begins.

Last,
no matter how many projects you complete
before the holidays, the most important part of the season is time with your loved ones. Any projects you complete will
make your house more inviting. There isn’t a better time to feel at home in
Wilmington than the holidays. Toss in some comfy throw pillows and enjoy.

For more ideas about how to make your holiday season a little more cozy
for your friends and family, stop in to see
our professionals at Pella Windows and Doors in our Wilmington showroom or call
us at 910-218-9596.

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